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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1930

Page

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Body of Lost Teacher Believed Hidden in Creek

In Fort Morgan Colorado a search party believes Enid Marriott, a Wiggin s school teacher, is dead after being abducted from a train and possibly dumped into Bijou Creek. Voluntary posses continue ice hole cutting as a blizzard hinders the hunt. a velvet hat and a weekender bag marked Marriott are the only clues.

Fort Morgan Colo U.P Colorado Enid Marriott Wiggins Bijou Tream Denver Miss Marriott

Cold Wave From Alaska Hits Midwestern States

A severe November blizzard followed by a cold wave from Alaska unleashed zero degree temperatures across the North Central States. The Bureau traced the origin near Eagle Alaska at 52 below, sending the cold air through the Mackenzie region into Saskatchewan Manitoba and down to the Dakotas and Minnesota. Officials warned temperatures in Chicago could fall to zero by afternoon and possibly tonight.

Chicago U.R Weath Bureau North Great Lakes Weather Bureau Eagle Alaska Mackenzie River Saskatchewan Manitoba United States Dakotas Minnesota

Rob Sorority House Burglary Strikes Alpha Phi in Columbus

A break in at the Alpha Phi Sorority House in Columbus over the weekend led to theft of costume jewelry and clothing valued at 1,000. Twenty one students from State University live there and identified stolen items from several residents including Sarah Louise Gilden New Philadelphia and Elizabeth Jones Jackson.

Columbus U.P Robs Alpha Phi Sority State University Afotine Sarah Louise Gilgen New Philadelphia Josephine A. Vestoria Lillian Sparnow Elizabeth Jones Jackson Mary Pool Port Clinton

Athens Messenger Publishes Desserts Booklet with Recipes

The Athens Messenger promotes a dessert booklet featuring plum pudding and fruit recipes. Readers are urged to request a copy by mailing six cents and a stamped return, with the offer advertised through the newspaper’s Washington Information Bureau.

Athens Messenger Washington Informa

Winnipeg Tries Lashing No Rule By Cliques

Arthur Brisbane reports on Winnipeg efforts against clique power and calls for a rule that resists factional control. The piece discusses civic action and public response to political maneuvering in the city.

Winnipeg

Roosevelt Tangled in New York Vice Scandals Debate

Washington politicians argue Governor Roosevelt would be damaged by New York vice scandals if he bore responsibility. They claim he is not to blame and helped uncover the graft, while top officials may evade punishment as a judge’s net catches only small fish. Rockefeller noted for philanthropy and public talk on giving.

Washington Roosevelt New York

Rockefeller’s Gift: End to Reckless Competition

The passage credits John D. Rockefeller with showing that reckless competition is foolish and wasteful. It argues his greatest contribution is demonstrating this principle, beyond financial philanthropy, shaping a more efficient and humane approach to enterprise.

Rockefeller

Rockefeller Stocks Sell Out Across Small Firms

Rockefeller family holdings in several minor companies have been liquidated, with reports indicating substantial stake reductions across diversified interests though exact figures remain unclear as coverage continues on page four.

MR. Rockefeller Rockefeller

Thaws Ease Threat to Lake Erie Fishing Netting

Thaws near Sandusky today averted a feared financial blow to commercial fishing after a cold wave threatened to freeze twine nets and catches in western Lake Erie. Fishermen worked through ice floes and began bringing in nets with plans to land all settings by midweek.

Sandusky U.P Lake Erie

Two Die in Kent Area Crash Low Bridge Fall

Thelma Barber, 17, died in Ravenna and Lucille Hergott, 17, died last night after an automobile plunged 309 feet from a B&O bridge railing near Kent. Two injured youths, Lester Remmy 21 and Kenneth Graham, were reported to be recovering.

Ravenna U.P Thelma Barber Kent Lucille Hergott Lester Remmy Kenneth Graham

Will Rogers Taunts Radio Show On Soviet Broadcast

In Hollywood a Will Rogers spoof mocks Soviet radio by pretending a station called COURT broadcasts Stalin controlled farewells from eight ex-comrades. The piece presents a farewell program aimed to impression Soviet citizens with revolutions always on the winning side.

Hollywood Calif Notre Dame Russia C-O-U-R-T Stalin Will

Slide Causes Tragic Picnic Debacle Near San Mateo

A massive earth and rock slide at Lobites Glen near San Mateo, California, killed Mrs. Angela Barth of San Mateo and Edwin Henry Morzan of Roseville, a Stanford graduate, and left Miss Mildred Rice of San Mateo critically injured. Three Barth family members escaped.

San Mateo Calif Lobites Glen Angela Barth San Mato Edwin Henry Morzan Roseville Stanford University Mildred Rice Barth

Death of labor crusader Mother Jones at 100

Mother Jones, famed labor organizer and Irish rebel’s daughter, dies near Silver Spring Maryland at age over 100 after a long life of activism. Tributes pour in from AFL President William Green and other labor leaders praising her endurance and influence. Her body to be buried at Mt Olivet after a church service in Washington.

Silver Springs Mother Jones Maryland William Green American Federation of Labor Organized Labor Mt. Olivet Washington John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Labor Hocking

Reds Plan March on Capitol Hill

Washington officials prepare for a march by 500 delegates from the National Conference for the Pol section of Foreign Born, an organization tied to openly communist views. Capitol police and sergeants at arms discuss precautions with guards likely to patrol the Capitol amid Congress opening.

Washington Warha Capitol Hill Congress Capitol

Drying Up City Sheriff Conducts Seventh Raid

Sheriff Adams Stone staged his seventh raid in Youngstown early today, seizing an underground liquor plant with electrical equipment. In under 48 hours he has conducted seven raids inside the city and two more in the county as part of his bid to dry up Youngstown.

Youngtown Youngstown Dee. 1 U.P Adams Stone Stone

Twin Brothers In Fatal Traffic Crash Go Separate Ways

Alford Baldwin 16 rode a horse and was injured when frightened by a car. His twin Clifford Baldwin walked and was killed by a truck two hours later. Both were taken to Huntington Hospital in this incident reported December 1.

Huntington L. A U.P Alford Baldwin Clifford Alford Huntington Hospital

Mary McCune Wins County Prince of Peace Contest

Mary McCune won the Athens County Prince of Peace Declamation contest with an oration arguing war is a method of settling disputes by killing youth. Pauline Bentley placed second, Evelyth Atkinson third, with McCune set to advance to district competition in December.

Mary McCune Athens County Prince of Peace Miss McCune Charles E. Jefferson New York Athens Presbyterian Church Pauline Bentley Greens Run Christian Church Columbus Ohio Council of Churches

Husband of Former Athens Girl Dies in Texas

Louise Cullums of 9 Franklin Avenue learns her son in law Julian Reeves Boyd 75 died November 19 in Fort Worth Texas from sleeping sickness. Boyd, a former Athens County teacher, later taught in Indiana before becoming a dry goods merchant in Texas. His wife Jessie Cullums Boyd died in 1910.

Louise Cullums Franklin Avenue Julian Reeves Boyd Fort Worth Texas J. C. Boyd Boyd Jessie F. Cullums Athens County Indiana

Former Minister Buck Dies in Louisville

Charles W. Buck a retired attorney and former United States minister to Peru died in Louisville after a long illness. He previously served as a minister in Peru and held legal and public service roles during his career.

Louisville Charles W. Buck United States Peru

Ohio Faces Severe Cold Wave After Mild Weekend

Columbus reports a new Canadian cold snap will sweep Ohio Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing near zero temperatures. Snow flurries expected in the north, ice forms on slushy streets, travel disrupted, and supply trucks push through to restock urban areas as rivers rise and shipping wilds.

Columbus U.R Ohio Canada Cleveland Toledo Geauga County Great Lakes Chicago

Seal Sale To Start In Athens County

Athens County will begin selling Christmas seal stamps Thursday to fund tuberculosis fight. The supervising committee includes W. W. Ankenbrand as chairman with F. J. Beasley J. H. McClure Alex Root and several officers. Mrs Gard acts as secretary treasurer. Proceeds support a national tuberculosis campaign. Stamps may be purchased from committee members starting Thursday.

Athens County W. W. Ankenbrand Athens City F. J. Beasley J. H. McClure Alex Root F. W. Cone W. L. Gard John Finsterwald

Land near Hadifa Valentine acquired by University of Chicago

The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago bought land at Armageddon near Hadifa Valentine where the Kings of the Earth met to wage struggle against the Kingdom of God.

Chicago Hadifa Valentine The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

Hawkins Lied Claim Dropped In Athens Jail Case

Court recessed for one hour as Ernest Hawkins pleads not guilty to conveying escape articles into Athens County Jail. Milworth Sterling, brought from Tennessee on auto theft charges, testified he planned an escape with Hawkins but recanted before the grand jury and again today, denying any deal.

J. W. Darby Ernest Hawkins Athens County Hawkins Theountry Co. H. Porter William Williams Peter Barrows United States Mashall Milworth T. Sterling Tennessee Athens Sterling Williams

Five Rescued as Ammonia Fumes Close Medical Arts Building

A large ammonia tank in the basement released fumes that filled the Medical Arts Building near Union Terminal Tower in Cleveland. One man was overcome and five workers on the tenth floor were trapped before firefighters in gas masks evacuated them.

Cleveland U.P Medical Arts Union Terminal

Help Santa Claus Deliver Toys to Athens County Children

Athens Salvation Army, Boy Scouts, and The Athens Messenger call for toy donations and repairs to cheer needy county children at Christmas. Adjunct Bernard Stone and volunteers plan to fix broken dolls, sleds, and toys. Girl Scouts will craft doll dresses. Bring toys to the Salvation Army or call 21022 for pickup. refer to The Messenger with names, addresses, and ages of needy kids.

Athens County Athens Salvation Army Boy Scouts Athens Messenger Dren Athens Salvation Army Adjjt Bernard Stone Santa Claus

Davis Not To Be Admitted

Reports of new expenditures in the Pennsylvania Republican primary trigger a probe that could lead to contesting James J Davis's seat as he presents credentials at the short session. Senator-elect Davis denies knowledge of the extra funds while Gerald P Nye orders an immediate inquiry into alleged unreported spending.

Washington Pennsylvania James J. Davia Gerald P. Nye Senate Campaign Investigating Committee Harrisburg Davis-Brown Nye Davis Pets Davia Francia

War Veteran Shot in Zanesville Robbery Case

Laurel Davis 86, a World War veteran, remained near death in a hospital after being shot in the limbs and abdomen. Detective Milt Scotts said he found Davis robbing the Charters J Barron Furniture Store in Zanesville.

Zanesville Laurel Davis Milt Scotts Scotts Davis Chartes J. Barron Funiture

Search Is Futile Little Hope Held for Rescue

Havana dispatch reports the third day of the search for Mrs J M Keith Miller the missing Australian flier yields little hope of finding her alive. Mrs Miller vanished Friday during a return solo flight in her monoplane Bullet from Miami to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and rescue pilots report no new clues.

Havana J. M. Keith-Miller

Bandits Rob Cincinnati Street Railway of 26000 in Securities

Three men robbed a Cincinnati Street Railway Co. shop today escaping in a coupe with securities valued around 20000. Police hunt for the trio after the bold afternoon theft in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati U.pr Cincinnati Street Railway Co

German Freighter Ludwig Shafen Reaches Balboa After Fire

The Ludwig Shafen proceeded under its own power to Balboa Canal Zone Dee 1 after a fire in two holds forced 52 crew members to abandon ship at Cape Mala. The crew later returned to fight the blaze and continued voyage preparations.

Balboa Canal Zone Dee. 1 Ludwig Shafen Cape Mala

Three Die by Own Hands in Cincinnati Sunday

Three persons took their lives in Cincinnati on Sunday and a fourth failed in an attempted suicide. Despondency was given as the motive in each case.

Cincinnati U.P

President At Odds With G O P Over Prohibition Report

President Hoover faces Republican splits as Congress opens a three month session. Wickersham Commission expected to report on prohibition and become a political flashpoint amid power, tax, and farm policy debates. Hoover plans to urge World Court accession and push budget and recess appointments.

Wickersham Crime Commission Washington Cone Great Hoover Senate House J. Rueben Clark Mexico W. N. Doak Eugene Meyer Federal Reserve Henry P. Mletcher Tariff Commission Pennsylvania Joseph Grundy Fnally Auti Congress Retiring Power Commission

Manager Arraigned in Fire at Abowd Theater

Joseph Bowd 40 of Fostoria is in Hancock County Jail awaiting arraignment on arson charges after the Abowd Theater fire the night of November 8. Bowd was the theater manager. Authorities say the theater carried multiple insurance policies totaling 43 000 on structure and contents.

Lisbon Arrests 135 in Abortive Plot Against Government

A group of 135 men were arrested in Lisbon on charges of involvement in a plot against the government. Among those seized was Utra Machado, former minister of finances. Four hundred bombs were uncovered near Lisbon as the country remained quiet.

Madrid Lisbon Utra Machado

Bridge Tourney Opens in Cleveland

The fourth annual bridge tournament of the American Bridge League opened in Cleveland today. Play will continue until Saturday night.

Cleveland

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